初二专题 情感与 感受Emotions.docx

1、Emotions & Feelings Francis Bacon once said,”No man is angry that feels not himself hurt”. People are most likely to be angry when treated unfairly, especially when we are betrayed by a close friend, or be tricked by someone. When people are looked down upon or treated with contempt, they will surel

2、y be angry. When people witness some injustices, they will get angry. For example, when we see a child being bullied by a group of hoodlums(恶棍), it makes our blood boil. There are countless reasons people get angry. But remember what Aristotle said, “Anybody can become angrythat is easy; but to be a

3、ngry with the right person, and to the right degree, and at the right time, and for the right purpose, and in the right waythat is not within everybodys power and is not easy.” Discussion ：What would you do when you feel upset?Everyone can feel a bit down and sad sometimes. Here are some ways to che

4、er up!Step 1Call up a friend to talk about it to get your mind off it. Step 2Watch a funny movie, preferably one that youve already seen and liked. Or, watch a sad one, that will make you think huh, my life isnt as bad as theirs!”Step 3Exercise. Go for a walk, a jog, or a bike ride. Doing this will

5、make your body relaxed.Step 4Be spontaneous (随心所欲). Sometimes a consistent and boring routine can make you feel bad. Do something out of the routine, but dont make any rush decisions.Step 5Think about good memories. If youve lived through them once, then you can definitely have them again. Things ma

6、y seem bad right now, but it doesnt mean that tomorrow will still be the same. Step 6Take a shower. You will feel happier and refreshed.Step 7Get out of the house! The fresh air will make you feel better. Go somewhere with a friend, a family member, or even by yourself. See a movie, shop, go on a pi

7、cnic, etc. Staying inside is like trapping yourself inside your depression. Step 8Listen to music. Dont listen to sad musictry listening to energetic tunes or a song that inspires you or reminds you of good times.Step 9Have a good cry. Sometimes the sadness stays inside your head if you try to force

8、 yourself to be happy. Try to let the tears out at the most appropriate time, mainly the best time when you are alone. Do this, and you might feel more relieved of your sad feelings, as if it got off your chest.Step 10Sometimes taking a nap might make you feel better. Try it and have a good, long na

9、p. Discussion ：What would you do when you feel upset?Remember that sadness will eventually go away if you think positively. When you are happy, dont forget to share your happiness with others.Color and moodAre you ready to take a quiz?1. Can you give me examples of positive feeling and negative feel

10、ing?2. What does “over the moon” mean?3. How do people express their emotions and feelings?4. Does one body language express the same feeling in different cultures?5. How can you make sadness go away?【课前导入】At different times or in different circumstances, people may have different emotions and feeli

11、ngs. Words related to feelingshappy/glad sad angry/mad afraid/scared bored shy/embarrassed surprised nervoushappy/gladjoyful, delighted, cheerful, contented, light-hearted, pleased,satisfiedsadunhappy, upset, gloomy, miserableangry/madannoyed, furious, surprisedastonished, shockedafraid/scaredterrif

12、ied, frightenedUseful expressionsAskingHow are you? Hows it going? How are things?How are you doing? How are you getting along?ResponseGreat! (Im) Fine. OK / All right. So-so.Not so good. Dont ask! Im stressed. Im tired. Im worried.There are many English idioms about emotions. Fill in the spider-gra

13、m with idioms below. hot under the collar over the moon down in the dumps on cloud nine feel blue fly off the handleHow do people express their emotions and feelings?1. By words. 2. By facial expressions. 3. By body language and gestures. What is body language? Body language is the movements of our

14、body. We use them to show other people what we are thinking about and how we are feeling.Do all cultures use the same body movements to express the same meanings?Body language varies from culture to culture. It is good manners for an Arabian to stand close to his friend when they are talking. But En

15、glish people do not like to be too close to one another unless there is a reason. Positive attitude toward life HAPPINESS Every day, every hour, every minute and every second can bring us happiness. Life is good and beautiful. And with its trials (磨炼) and troubles, life is becoming more colorful and

16、 interesting. Happiness lies just in your own hands. If you think this way, you can be happy all your life. True happiness is an attitude that can be created anytime, anywhere, and by anyone. Happiness doesnt just happen to you. It does not depend on who you are with, where you are, or what is happe

17、ning around you. Happiness is a state of mind. It is a consciousness(意识) within reach of anyone who is ready to welcome it. “Dont wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get youve got to make yourself”. “Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued(追逐), is always just beyond your grasp (抓住); but it, if you sit down quietly, may alight (飞落) upon you”. We can create happiness for ourselves. Why do people have negative feelings anger?